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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 251.80 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 251.80 and 150.50 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 251.80 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/251.80 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 251.80 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 37,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896.15/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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