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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 252.98 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 252.98 and 106.90 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 252.98 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/252.98 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 252.98 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 27,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043.56/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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