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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 252.52 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 252.52 and 69.53 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 252.52 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/252.52 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 252.52 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 17,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.28/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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