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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.10 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.10 and 111.04 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.10 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.10 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.10 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 28,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103.87/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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