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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.41 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.41 and 95.16 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.41 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.41 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.41 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 24,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018.32/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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