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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 251.94 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 251.94 and 110.12 is: 165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 251.94 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/251.94 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 251.94 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 27,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743.63/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.06

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