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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 253.58 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 253.58 and 167.07 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 253.58 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/253.58 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 253.58 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 42,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,364.78/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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