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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 251.98 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 251.98 and 165.29 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 251.98 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/251.98 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 251.98 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 41,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,648.10/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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