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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.19 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.19 and 103.71 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.19 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.19 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.19 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 26,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.33/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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