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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.29 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.29 and 46.49 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.29 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.29 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.29 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 11,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,729.11/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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