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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252.69 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252.69 and 46.77 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252.69 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252.69 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252.69 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 11,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818.31/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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