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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 251.85 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 251.85 and 106.56 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 251.85 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/251.85 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 251.85 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 26,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837.14/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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