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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 252.50 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 252.50 and 159.45 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 252.50 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/252.50 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 252.50 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 40,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,260.63/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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