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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.04 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.04 and 100.24 is: 150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.04 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.04 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.04 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 25,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364.73/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.19

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