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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.79, 252.45 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.79, 252.45 and 150.64 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.79 : 252.45 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.79/252.45 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.79x = 252.45 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.79x = 38,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,029.07/168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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