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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 251.55 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 251.55 and 153.70 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 251.55 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/251.55 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 251.55 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 38,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663.24/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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