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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 252.72 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 252.72 and 139.93 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 252.72 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/252.72 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 252.72 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 35,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,362.48/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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