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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.74, 252.80 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.74, 252.80 and 162.06 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.74 : 252.80 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.74/252.80 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.74x = 252.80 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.74x = 40,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,968.77/168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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