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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.28 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.28 and 153.54 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.28 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.28 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.28 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 35,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,817.81/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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