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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 251.04 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 251.04 and 161.52 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 251.04 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/251.04 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 251.04 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 40,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547.98/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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