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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 251.25 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 251.25 and 164.64 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 251.25 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/251.25 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 251.25 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 41,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,365.80/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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