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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 251.78 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 251.78 and 156.06 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 251.78 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/251.78 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 251.78 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 39,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292.01/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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