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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.42 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.42 and 167.68 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.42 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.42 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.42 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 42,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,325.79/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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