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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 252.84 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 252.84 and 150.36 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 252.84 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/252.84 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 252.84 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 38,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017.02/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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