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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.84 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.84 and 150.20 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.84 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.84 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.84 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 34,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972.57/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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