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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 252.45 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 252.45 and 120.27 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 252.45 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/252.45 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 252.45 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 30,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362.16/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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