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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.06 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.06 and 151.59 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.06 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.06 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.06 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 38,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,209.78/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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