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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 252.77 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 252.77 and 161.31 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 252.77 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/252.77 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 252.77 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 40,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773.52/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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