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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 251.61 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 251.61 and 158.90 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 251.61 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/251.61 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 251.61 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 39,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981.04/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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