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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 253.08 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 253.08 and 147.03 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 253.08 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/253.08 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 253.08 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 37,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,210.35/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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