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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 252.45 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 252.45 and 107.27 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 252.45 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/252.45 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 252.45 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 27,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,080.31/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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