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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.06 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.06 and 152.32 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.06 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.06 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.06 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 38,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393.78/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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