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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 253.20 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 253.20 and 164.40 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 253.20 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/253.20 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 253.20 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 41,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,626.08/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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