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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 253.58 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 253.58 and 160.52 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 253.58 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/253.58 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 253.58 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 40,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,704.66/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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