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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 252.42 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 252.42 and 155.22 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 252.42 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/252.42 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 252.42 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 39,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180.63/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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