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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 252.72 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 252.72 and 152.08 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 252.72 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/252.72 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 252.72 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 38,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433.66/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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