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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 252 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 252 and 113.76 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 252 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/252 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 252 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 28,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,667.52/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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