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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.99 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.99 and 158.49 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.99 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.99 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.99 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 39,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937.90/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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