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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.72 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.72 and 145.70 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.72 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.72 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.72 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 36,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820.99/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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