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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 252.64 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 252.64 and 150.92 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 252.64 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/252.64 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 252.64 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 38,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,128.43/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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