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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 234 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 234 and 159.42 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 234 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/234 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 234 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 37,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,304.28/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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