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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 252.36 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 252.36 and 145.41 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 252.36 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/252.36 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 252.36 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 36,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,695.67/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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