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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.84 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.84 and 158.88 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.84 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.84 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.84 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 40,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012.34/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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