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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 250.02 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 250.02 and 162.72 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 250.02 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/250.02 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 250.02 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 40,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683.25/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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