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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.36 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.36 and 46.51 is: 69.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.36 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.36 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.36 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 11,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,737.26/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.77

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