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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 251.48 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 251.48 and 164.39 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 251.48 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/251.48 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 251.48 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 41,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,339.95/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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