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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 253.46 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 253.46 and 108.23 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 253.46 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/253.46 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 253.46 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 27,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431.98/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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