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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 251.88 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 251.88 and 110.64 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 251.88 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/251.88 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 251.88 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 27,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,868.00/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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