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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 253.99 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 253.99 and 159.10 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 253.99 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/253.99 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 253.99 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 40,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408.95/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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