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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 251.17 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 251.17 and 164.17 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 251.17 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/251.17 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 251.17 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 41,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234.99/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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