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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 251.93 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 251.93 and 153.90 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 251.93 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/251.93 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 251.93 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 38,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772.03/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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