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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 252.18 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 252.18 and 114.12 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 252.18 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/252.18 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 252.18 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 28,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778.78/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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