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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 252.42 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 252.42 and 159.43 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 252.42 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/252.42 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 252.42 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 40,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.32/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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