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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 252.81 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 252.81 and 110.87 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 252.81 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/252.81 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 252.81 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 28,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027.78/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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