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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 252.96 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 252.96 and 158.44 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 252.96 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/252.96 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 252.96 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 40,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078.98/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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