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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 252.12 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 252.12 and 141.84 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 252.12 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/252.12 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 252.12 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 35,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760.70/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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