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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.78 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.78 and 157.43 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.78 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.78 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.78 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 39,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,795.16/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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