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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.15 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.15 and 107.20 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.15 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.15 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.15 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 27,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,029.22/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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