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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 251.85 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 251.85 and 103.66 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 251.85 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/251.85 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 251.85 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 26,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106.77/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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