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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 252.24 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 252.24 and 107.29 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 252.24 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/252.24 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 252.24 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 27,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062.83/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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