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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.81 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.81 and 103.65 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.81 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.81 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.81 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 26,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203.76/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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