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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 252.73 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 252.73 and 110.51 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 252.73 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/252.73 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 252.73 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 27,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927.93/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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