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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 252.75 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 252.75 and 159.05 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 252.75 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/252.75 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 252.75 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 40,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199.89/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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