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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 253.08 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 253.08 and 159.12 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 253.08 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/253.08 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 253.08 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 40,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270.09/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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