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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 250.64 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 250.64 and 156.52 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 250.64 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/250.64 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 250.64 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 39,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230.17/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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