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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.03 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.03 and 162.63 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.03 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.03 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.03 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 40,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,987.64/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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