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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.51 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.51 and 110.11 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.51 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.51 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.51 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 27,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693.06/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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