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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.51 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.51 and 149.75 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.51 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.51 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.51 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 37,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963.12/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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