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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 252.43 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 252.43 and 164.34 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 252.43 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/252.43 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 252.43 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 41,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484.35/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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