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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.34 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.34 and 70.65 is: 106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.34 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.34 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.34 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 17,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826.21/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.01

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