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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 250.58 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 250.58 and 157.36 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 250.58 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/250.58 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 250.58 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 39,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,431.27/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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