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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 252.08 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 252.08 and 70.67 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 252.08 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/252.08 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 252.08 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 17,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812.88/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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