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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 253.10 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 253.10 and 110.91 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 253.10 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/253.10 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 253.10 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 28,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070.97/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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