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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 252.54 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 252.54 and 104.34 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 252.54 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/252.54 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 252.54 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 26,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350.02/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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