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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.41 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.41 and 113.85 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.41 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.41 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.41 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 28,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,736.31/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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