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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.59 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.59 and 107.87 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.59 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.59 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.59 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 27,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245.08/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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