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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 252.19 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 252.19 and 106.46 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 252.19 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/252.19 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 252.19 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 26,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846.62/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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