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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 252.30 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 252.30 and 110.30 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 252.30 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/252.30 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 252.30 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 27,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828.69/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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