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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 250.79 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 250.79 and 149.77 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 250.79 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/250.79 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 250.79 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 37,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,560.82/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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