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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 252.45 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 252.45 and 166.26 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 252.45 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/252.45 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 252.45 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 41,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,972.34/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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