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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 253.90 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 253.90 and 166.32 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 253.90 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/253.90 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 253.90 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 42,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228.65/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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