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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.52 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.52 and 106.96 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.52 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.52 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.52 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 26,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902.58/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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