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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252 and 113.96 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 28,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,716.66/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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