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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 251.50 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 251.50 and 155.85 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 251.50 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/251.50 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 251.50 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 39,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,196.28/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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