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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 252.72 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 252.72 and 116.92 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 252.72 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/252.72 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 252.72 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 29,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548.02/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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