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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 252.34 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 252.34 and 113.62 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 252.34 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/252.34 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 252.34 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 28,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.87/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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