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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 252.69 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 252.69 and 70.88 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 252.69 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/252.69 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 252.69 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 17,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.05/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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