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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 251.64 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 251.64 and 163.95 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 251.64 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/251.64 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 251.64 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 41,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.38/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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