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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 252.08 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 252.08 and 146.04 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 252.08 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/252.08 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 252.08 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 36,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813.76/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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