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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 252.13 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 252.13 and 104.09 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 252.13 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/252.13 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 252.13 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 26,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242.69/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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