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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 253.21 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 253.21 and 107.04 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 253.21 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/253.21 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 253.21 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 27,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,103.33/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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