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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 253.02 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 253.02 and 114.52 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 253.02 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/253.02 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 253.02 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 28,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,975.85/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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