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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 252.48 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 252.48 and 96.18 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 252.48 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/252.48 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 252.48 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 24,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283.53/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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