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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 252.71 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 252.71 and 103.44 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 252.71 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/252.71 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 252.71 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 26,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139.06/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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