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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.25, 253.66 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.25, 253.66 and 156.51 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.25 : 253.66 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.25/253.66 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.25x = 253.66 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.25x = 39,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700.33/168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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