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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 252.31 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 252.31 and 46.50 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 252.31 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/252.31 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 252.31 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 11,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,732.42/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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