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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 252.59 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 252.59 and 153.54 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 252.59 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/252.59 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 252.59 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 38,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781.90/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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