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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 250.41 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 250.41 and 158.14 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 250.41 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/250.41 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 250.41 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 39,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599.84/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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