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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.49, 252.69 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.49, 252.69 and 117.19 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.49 : 252.69 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.49/252.69 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.49x = 252.69 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.49x = 29,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612.74/168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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