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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 250.86 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 250.86 and 149.94 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 250.86 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/250.86 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 250.86 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 37,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613.95/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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