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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 252.10 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 252.10 and 71.81 is: 107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 252.10 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/252.10 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 252.10 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 18,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104.02/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.76

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