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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.39 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.39 and 158.91 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.39 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.39 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.39 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 40,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266.20/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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