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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 252.15 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 252.15 and 110.68 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 252.15 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/252.15 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 252.15 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 27,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907.41/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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