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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 253.43 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 253.43 and 167.59 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 253.43 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/253.43 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 253.43 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 42,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472.12/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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