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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.59 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.59 and 145.53 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.59 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.59 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.59 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 36,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,758.70/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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