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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 250.49 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 250.49 and 163.24 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 250.49 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/250.49 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 250.49 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 40,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889.99/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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