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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.33 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.33 and 152.79 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.33 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.33 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.33 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 38,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705.91/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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