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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 250.89 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 250.89 and 166.56 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 250.89 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/250.89 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 250.89 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 41,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788.24/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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