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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 251.93 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 251.93 and 162.42 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 251.93 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/251.93 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 251.93 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 40,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,918.47/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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