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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 253.04 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 253.04 and 161.65 is: 242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 253.04 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/253.04 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 253.04 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 40,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,903.92/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.39

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