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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 252.99 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 252.99 and 46.93 is: 70.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 252.99 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/252.99 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 252.99 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 11,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,872.82/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.38

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