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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 252.82 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 252.82 and 110.77 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 252.82 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/252.82 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 252.82 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 28,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,004.38/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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