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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 251.63 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 251.63 and 163.58 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 251.63 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/251.63 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 251.63 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 41,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160.17/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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