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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 252.28 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 252.28 and 113.54 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 252.28 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/252.28 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 252.28 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 28,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,642.75/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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