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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 252.54 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 252.54 and 103.35 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 252.54 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/252.54 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 252.54 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 26,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098.23/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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