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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.46 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.46 and 107.39 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.46 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.46 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.46 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 27,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,110.42/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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