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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 252 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 252 and 150.81 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 252 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/252 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 252 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 38,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004.12/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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