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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 251.82 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 251.82 and 158.36 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 251.82 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/251.82 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 251.82 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 39,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,878.22/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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