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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 251.48 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 251.48 and 147.04 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 251.48 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/251.48 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 251.48 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 36,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,977.62/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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