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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.47 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.47 and 110.10 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.47 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.47 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.47 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 27,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686.85/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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