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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 252.30 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 252.30 and 144.43 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 252.30 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/252.30 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 252.30 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 36,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440.82/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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