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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 250.64 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 250.64 and 166.74 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 250.64 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/250.64 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 250.64 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 41,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790.88/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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