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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.78 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.78 and 167.23 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.78 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.78 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.78 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 42,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104.82/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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