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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.57, 251.03 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.57, 251.03 and 158.19 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.57 : 251.03 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.57/251.03 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.57x = 251.03 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.57x = 39,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,710.44/168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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