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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 251.89 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 251.89 and 148.46 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 251.89 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/251.89 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 251.89 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 37,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393.96/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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