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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 252.12 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 252.12 and 144.93 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 252.12 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/252.12 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 252.12 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 36,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,539.75/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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