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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 253.35 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 253.35 and 111.05 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 253.35 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/253.35 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 253.35 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 28,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133.25/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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