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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.99 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.99 and 114.93 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.99 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.99 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.99 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 29,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076.14/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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