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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.60 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.60 and 154.84 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.60 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.60 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.60 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 39,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,112.58/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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