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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 253.04 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 253.04 and 107.80 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 253.04 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/253.04 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 253.04 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 27,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,277.71/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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