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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 252.34 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 252.34 and 75.74 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 252.34 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/252.34 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 252.34 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 19,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,110.99/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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