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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 251.97 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 251.97 and 76.71 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 251.97 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/251.97 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 251.97 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 19,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328.62/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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