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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 252.15 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 252.15 and 70.53 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 252.15 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/252.15 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 252.15 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 17,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,784.14/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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