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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 250.37 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 250.37 and 159.36 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 250.37 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/250.37 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 250.37 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 39,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898.96/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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