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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 253.20 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 253.20 and 158.24 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 253.20 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/253.20 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 253.20 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 40,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,066.37/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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