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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 249.91 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 249.91 and 164.57 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 249.91 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/249.91 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 249.91 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 41,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126.03/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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