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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 251.24 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 251.24 and 158.86 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 251.24 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/251.24 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 251.24 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 39,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,911.99/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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