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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 253.21 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 253.21 and 160.17 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 253.21 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/253.21 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 253.21 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 40,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,556.65/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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