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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 251.88 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 251.88 and 103.84 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 251.88 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/251.88 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 251.88 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 26,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.22/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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