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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.24 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.24 and 136.32 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.24 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.24 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.24 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 34,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385.36/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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