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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 252.80 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 252.80 and 159.78 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 252.80 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/252.80 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 252.80 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 40,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392.38/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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