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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 252.65 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 252.65 and 151.40 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 252.65 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/252.65 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 252.65 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 38,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251.21/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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