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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 252.70 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 252.70 and 114.44 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 252.70 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/252.70 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 252.70 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 28,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918.99/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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