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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 252.10 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 252.10 and 147.08 is: 219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 252.10 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/252.10 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 252.10 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 37,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,078.87/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.47

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