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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.44 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.44 and 107.25 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.44 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.44 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.44 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 27,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181.44/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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