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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 253.04 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 253.04 and 154.94 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 253.04 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/253.04 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 253.04 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 39,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,205.24/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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