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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 251.91 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 251.91 and 103.46 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 251.91 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/251.91 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 251.91 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 26,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061.35/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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