Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594 and 168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 396, 594 and 168 is: 252
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396 : 594 = 168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396/594 = 168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396x = 594 × 168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396x = 99,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,792/396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252
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