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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 253.05 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 253.05 and 110.80 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 253.05 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/253.05 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 253.05 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 28,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037.94/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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