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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 252.12 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 252.12 and 70.50 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 252.12 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/252.12 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 252.12 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 17,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774.46/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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