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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 252.16 and 70.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 252.16 and 70.64 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 252.16 = 70.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/252.16 = 70.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 252.16 × 70.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 17,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812.49/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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