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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.41 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.41 and 117.18 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.41 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.41 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.41 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 29,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,576.82/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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