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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 252.15 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 252.15 and 110.18 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 252.15 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/252.15 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 252.15 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 27,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781.89/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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