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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 250.33 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 250.33 and 164.06 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 250.33 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/250.33 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 250.33 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 41,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.10/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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