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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 252.78 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 252.78 and 110.76 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 252.78 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/252.78 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 252.78 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 27,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997.91/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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