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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 252.80 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 252.80 and 114.76 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 252.80 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/252.80 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 252.80 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 29,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,011.33/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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