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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.54 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.54 and 110.50 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.54 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.54 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.54 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 27,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905.67/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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