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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.41 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.41 and 149.65 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.41 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.41 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.41 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 37,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.81/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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