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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 251.88 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 251.88 and 159.76 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 251.88 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/251.88 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 251.88 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 40,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,240.35/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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