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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 252.70 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 252.70 and 95.33 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 252.70 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/252.70 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 252.70 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 24,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.28/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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