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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252.60 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252.60 and 110.70 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252.60 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252.60 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252.60 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 27,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.82/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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