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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 253.02 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 253.02 and 147 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 253.02 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/253.02 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 253.02 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 37,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193.94/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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