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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.68 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.68 and 162.92 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.68 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.68 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.68 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 41,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164.55/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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