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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 252.60 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 252.60 and 155.32 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 252.60 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/252.60 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 252.60 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 39,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233.83/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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