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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 253.51 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 253.51 and 151.67 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 253.51 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/253.51 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 253.51 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 38,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450.97/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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