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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 253.04 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 253.04 and 156.27 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 253.04 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/253.04 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 253.04 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 39,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,541.78/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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