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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 252.66 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 252.66 and 107.42 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 252.66 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/252.66 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 252.66 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 27,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140.74/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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