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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 252.54 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 252.54 and 110.74 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 252.54 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/252.54 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 252.54 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 27,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,966.28/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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