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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 253.19 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 253.19 and 153.54 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 253.19 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/253.19 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 253.19 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 38,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,874.79/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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