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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 252.40 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 252.40 and 120.31 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 252.40 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/252.40 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 252.40 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 30,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,364.38/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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