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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 251.94 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 251.94 and 161 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 251.94 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/251.94 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 251.94 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 40,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562.34/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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