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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 251.89 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 251.89 and 148.89 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 251.89 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/251.89 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 251.89 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 37,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,503.90/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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