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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 253.13 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 253.13 and 162.81 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 253.13 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/253.13 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 253.13 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 41,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,211.28/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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