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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.77 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.77 and 107.80 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.77 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.77 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.77 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 27,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247.44/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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