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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.50 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.50 and 162.71 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.50 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.50 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.50 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 41,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084.09/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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