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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 252.05 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 252.05 and 116.61 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 252.05 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/252.05 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 252.05 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 29,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,390.02/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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