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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 251.88 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 251.88 and 163.32 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 251.88 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/251.88 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 251.88 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 41,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,137.04/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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