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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252.63 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252.63 and 155.07 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252.63 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252.63 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252.63 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 39,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175.33/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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