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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 252.26 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 252.26 and 106.51 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 252.26 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/252.26 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 252.26 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 26,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868.21/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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