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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 252.44 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 252.44 and 129.58 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 252.44 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/252.44 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 252.44 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 32,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711.18/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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