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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 251.78 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 251.78 and 103.16 is: 154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 251.78 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/251.78 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 251.78 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 25,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973.62/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.29

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