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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 252.19 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 252.19 and 114.06 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 252.19 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/252.19 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 252.19 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 28,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764.79/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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