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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.06 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.06 and 154.72 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.06 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.06 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.06 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 38,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,998.72/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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