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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 252.41 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 252.41 and 46.54 is: 69.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 252.41 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/252.41 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 252.41 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 11,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,747.16/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.80

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