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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 253.32 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 253.32 and 157.62 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 253.32 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/253.32 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 253.32 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 39,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,928.30/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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