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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 252.94 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 252.94 and 107.84 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 252.94 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/252.94 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 252.94 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 27,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275.52/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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