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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 253.50 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 253.50 and 156.41 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 253.50 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/253.50 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 253.50 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 39,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,649.64/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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