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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.22 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.22 and 114.40 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.22 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.22 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.22 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 28,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853.40/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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