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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 252.73 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 252.73 and 110.63 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 252.73 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/252.73 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 252.73 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 27,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.26/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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