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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 251.96 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 251.96 and 107.60 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 251.96 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/251.96 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 251.96 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 27,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,109.10/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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