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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 251.24 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 251.24 and 159.32 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 251.24 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/251.24 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 251.24 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 40,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027.56/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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