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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.26 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.26 and 158.83 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.26 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.26 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.26 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 40,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,224.65/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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