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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 252.06 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 252.06 and 110.21 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 252.06 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/252.06 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 252.06 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 27,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,778.27/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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