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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 252.28 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 252.28 and 157.60 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 252.28 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/252.28 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 252.28 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 39,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759.33/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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