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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 232.63 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 232.63 and 150.68 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 232.63 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/232.63 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 232.63 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 35,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052.69/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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