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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 251.22 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 251.22 and 162.06 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 251.22 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/251.22 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 251.22 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 40,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712.71/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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