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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 252.13 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 252.13 and 107.35 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 252.13 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/252.13 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 252.13 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 27,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,066.16/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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