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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 252.26 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 252.26 and 46.43 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 252.26 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/252.26 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 252.26 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 11,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,712.43/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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