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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 252.80 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 252.80 and 110.49 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 252.80 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/252.80 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 252.80 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 27,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.19/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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