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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.44 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.44 and 146.16 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.44 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.44 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.44 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 36,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,894.64/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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