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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 253.22 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 253.22 and 159.33 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 253.22 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/253.22 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 253.22 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 40,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,345.54/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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