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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 252.38 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 252.38 and 114.42 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 252.38 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/252.38 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 252.38 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 28,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,877.32/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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