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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.12 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.12 and 152.04 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.12 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.12 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.12 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 38,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,484.36/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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