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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 250.64 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 250.64 and 151.80 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 250.64 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/250.64 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 250.64 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 38,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,047.15/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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