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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 252.39 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 252.39 and 114.22 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 252.39 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/252.39 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 252.39 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 28,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827.99/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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