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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 250.33 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 250.33 and 149.83 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 250.33 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/250.33 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 250.33 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 37,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,506.94/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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