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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 251.88 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 251.88 and 166.63 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 251.88 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/251.88 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 251.88 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 41,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,972.10/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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