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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 252.30 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 252.30 and 144.68 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 252.30 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/252.30 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 252.30 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 36,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502.76/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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