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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.30 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.30 and 114.46 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.30 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.30 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.30 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 28,878.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.26/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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