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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 253.32 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 253.32 and 100.10 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 253.32 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/253.32 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 253.32 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 25,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355.56/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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