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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.49, 252.59 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.49, 252.59 and 106.99 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.49 : 252.59 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.49/252.59 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.49x = 252.59 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.49x = 27,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023.44/168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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