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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 252.49 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 252.49 and 46.58 is: 69.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 252.49 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/252.49 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 252.49 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 11,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,759.61/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.85

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