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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.26 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.26 and 154.57 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.26 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.26 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.26 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 38,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991.83/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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