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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.54 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.54 and 143.88 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.54 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.54 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.54 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 36,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335.46/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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