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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 251.61 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 251.61 and 158.05 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 251.61 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/251.61 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 251.61 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 39,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,766.96/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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