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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.19 and 107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.19 and 107.67 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.19 = 107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.19 = 107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.19 × 107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 27,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260.97/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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