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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 252.16 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 252.16 and 70.60 is: 105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 252.16 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/252.16 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 252.16 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 17,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,802.50/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.92

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