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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 252.78 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 252.78 and 71.05 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 252.78 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/252.78 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 252.78 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 17,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960.02/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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