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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 253.53 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 253.53 and 154.15 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 253.53 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/253.53 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 253.53 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 39,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,082.44/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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