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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 253.84 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 253.84 and 155.90 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 253.84 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/253.84 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 253.84 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 39,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573.66/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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