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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 250.84 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 250.84 and 149.92 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 250.84 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/250.84 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 250.84 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 37,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,605.93/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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