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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 252.41 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 252.41 and 85.98 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 252.41 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/252.41 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 252.41 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 21,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701.78/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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