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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 252.93 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 252.93 and 100.26 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 252.93 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/252.93 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 252.93 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 25,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358.76/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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