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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 251.55 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 251.55 and 165.52 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 251.55 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/251.55 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 251.55 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 41,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,636.56/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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