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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252.54 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252.54 and 70.92 is: 106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252.54 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252.54 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252.54 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 17,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.14/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.30

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