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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 252.08 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 252.08 and 114.04 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 252.08 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/252.08 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 252.08 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 28,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,745.37/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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