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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 252.18 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 252.18 and 153.79 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 252.18 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/252.18 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 252.18 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 38,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,782.76/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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