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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 251.70 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 251.70 and 148.62 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 251.70 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/251.70 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 251.70 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 37,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407.65/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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