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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 253.51 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 253.51 and 159.04 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 253.51 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/253.51 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 253.51 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 40,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318.23/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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