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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.93 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.93 and 46.88 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.93 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.93 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.93 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 11,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,857.36/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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