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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.42 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.42 and 104.76 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.42 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.42 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.42 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 26,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.28/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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