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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 252.23 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 252.23 and 107.21 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 252.23 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/252.23 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 252.23 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 27,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041.58/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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