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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 252.89 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 252.89 and 46.85 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 252.89 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/252.89 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 252.89 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 11,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,847.90/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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