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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.14 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.14 and 107.99 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.14 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.14 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.14 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 27,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335.32/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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