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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 252.66 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 252.66 and 117.16 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 252.66 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/252.66 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 252.66 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 29,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,601.65/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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