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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 251.64 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 251.64 and 149.65 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 251.64 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/251.64 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 251.64 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 37,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,657.93/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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