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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.20 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.20 and 107.20 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.20 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.20 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.20 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 27,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.84/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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