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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 250.61 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 250.61 and 165.03 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 250.61 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/250.61 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 250.61 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 41,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,357.34/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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