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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.53, 252.23 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.53, 252.23 and 106.86 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.53 : 252.23 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.53/252.23 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.53x = 252.23 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.53x = 26,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952.76/168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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