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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 253.10 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 253.10 and 110.94 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 253.10 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/253.10 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 253.10 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 28,079.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079.59/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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