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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.91, 253.88 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.91, 253.88 and 148.41 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.91 : 253.88 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.91/253.88 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.91x = 253.88 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.91x = 37,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.15/168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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