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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 252.87 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 252.87 and 143.18 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 252.87 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/252.87 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 252.87 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 36,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206.23/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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