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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 250.82 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 250.82 and 152.41 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 250.82 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/250.82 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 250.82 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 38,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226.85/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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