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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 252.32 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 252.32 and 115.48 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 252.32 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/252.32 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 252.32 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 29,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,137.91/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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