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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 252.68 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 252.68 and 46.72 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 252.68 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/252.68 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 252.68 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 11,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,804.49/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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