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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 249.28 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 249.28 and 168 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 249.28 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/249.28 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 249.28 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 41,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,879.04/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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