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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 253.20 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 253.20 and 166.88 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 253.20 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/253.20 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 253.20 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 42,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,254.02/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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