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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 251.76 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 251.76 and 164.88 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 251.76 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/251.76 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 251.76 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 41,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,510.19/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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