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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 252.74 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 252.74 and 71.04 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 252.74 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/252.74 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 252.74 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 17,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954.65/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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