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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 231.93 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 231.93 and 158.54 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 231.93 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/231.93 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 231.93 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 36,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,769.02/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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