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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 253.73 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 253.73 and 148.18 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 253.73 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/253.73 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 253.73 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 37,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597.71/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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