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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.79, 251 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.79, 251 and 166.99 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.79 : 251 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.79/251 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.79x = 251 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.79x = 41,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914.49/168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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