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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.53, 252.83 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.53, 252.83 and 107.51 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.53 : 252.83 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.53/252.83 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.53x = 252.83 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.53x = 27,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182.65/168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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