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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 253.46 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 253.46 and 147.49 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 253.46 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/253.46 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 253.46 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 37,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382.55/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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