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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 251.52 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 251.52 and 151.25 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 251.52 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/251.52 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 251.52 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 38,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,042.40/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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