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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.24 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.24 and 46.45 is: 69.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.24 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.24 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.24 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 11,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,716.55/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.67

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