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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 252.33 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 252.33 and 114.40 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 252.33 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/252.33 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 252.33 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 28,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,866.55/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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