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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 253.71 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 253.71 and 158.18 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 253.71 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/253.71 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 253.71 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 40,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,132.48/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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