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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 252.65 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 252.65 and 117.59 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 252.65 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/252.65 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 252.65 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 29,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,709.16/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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