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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 251.84 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 251.84 and 110.24 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 251.84 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/251.84 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 251.84 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 27,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761.03/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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