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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 251.26 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 251.26 and 154.48 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 251.26 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/251.26 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 251.26 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 38,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,814.64/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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