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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.57, 252.59 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.57, 252.59 and 162.63 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.57 : 252.59 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.57/252.59 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.57x = 252.59 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.57x = 41,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077.90/168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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