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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.54 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.54 and 107.49 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.54 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.54 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.54 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 27,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145.52/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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