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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 252.88 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 252.88 and 117.32 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 252.88 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/252.88 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 252.88 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 29,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,667.88/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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