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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 252.86 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 252.86 and 46.87 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 252.86 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/252.86 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 252.86 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 11,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,851.55/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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