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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.08 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.08 and 150.20 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.08 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.08 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.08 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 34,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858.42/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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