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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 252.54 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 252.54 and 163.50 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 252.54 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/252.54 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 252.54 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 41,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290.29/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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