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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 252 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 252 and 158.55 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 252 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/252 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 252 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 39,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,954.60/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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