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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 252.38 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 252.38 and 46.54 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 252.38 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/252.38 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 252.38 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 11,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,745.77/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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