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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 251.82 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 251.82 and 163.11 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 251.82 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/251.82 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 251.82 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 41,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,074.36/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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