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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.74 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.74 and 103.76 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.74 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.74 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.74 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 26,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120.54/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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