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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 251.22 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 251.22 and 158.04 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 251.22 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/251.22 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 251.22 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 39,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702.81/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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