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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 250.20 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 250.20 and 159.60 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 250.20 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/250.20 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 250.20 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 39,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,931.92/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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