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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 252.71 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 252.71 and 110.85 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 252.71 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/252.71 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 252.71 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 28,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012.35/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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