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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.86 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.86 and 71.10 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.86 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.86 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.86 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 17,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.99/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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