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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 252.26 and 70.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 252.26 and 70.75 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 252.26 = 70.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/252.26 = 70.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 252.26 × 70.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 17,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.40/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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