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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 252.31 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 252.31 and 110.61 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 252.31 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/252.31 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 252.31 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 27,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,908.01/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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