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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 252.05 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 252.05 and 70.46 is: 105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 252.05 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/252.05 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 252.05 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 17,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757.83/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.67

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