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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 253.11 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 253.11 and 100.50 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 253.11 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/253.11 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 253.11 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 25,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436.98/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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