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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 253.22 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 253.22 and 100.80 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 253.22 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/253.22 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 253.22 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 25,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524.58/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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