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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 252.71 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 252.71 and 149.38 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 252.71 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/252.71 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 252.71 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 37,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.82/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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