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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 253.44 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 253.44 and 100.92 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 253.44 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/253.44 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 253.44 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 25,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,576.66/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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