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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 252.72 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 252.72 and 162.33 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 252.72 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/252.72 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 252.72 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 41,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,024.04/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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