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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 252.78 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 252.78 and 104.50 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 252.78 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/252.78 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 252.78 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 26,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,415.51/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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