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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 253.54 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 253.54 and 108.01 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 253.54 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/253.54 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 253.54 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 27,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,383.59/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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