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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 250.52 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 250.52 and 164.62 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 250.52 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/250.52 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 250.52 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 41,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,240.60/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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