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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.52 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.52 and 107.46 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.52 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.52 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.52 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 27,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.53/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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