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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 252.90 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 252.90 and 107.49 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 252.90 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/252.90 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 252.90 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 27,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184.22/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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