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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.18 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.18 and 110.43 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.18 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.18 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.18 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 27,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,848.24/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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