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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 252.61 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 252.61 and 154.63 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 252.61 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/252.61 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 252.61 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 39,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,061.08/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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