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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 252.42 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 252.42 and 146.64 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 252.42 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/252.42 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 252.42 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 37,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014.87/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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