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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 251.78 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 251.78 and 153.72 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 251.78 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/251.78 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 251.78 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 38,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,703.62/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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