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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 252.87 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 252.87 and 111.12 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 252.87 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/252.87 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 252.87 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 28,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098.91/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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