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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 252.39 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 252.39 and 114.54 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 252.39 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/252.39 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 252.39 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 28,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908.75/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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