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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 252.88 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 252.88 and 132.18 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 252.88 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/252.88 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 252.88 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 33,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,425.68/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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