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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 252.46 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 252.46 and 150.32 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 252.46 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/252.46 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 252.46 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 37,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949.79/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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