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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 251.66 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 251.66 and 163.12 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 251.66 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/251.66 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 251.66 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 41,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,050.78/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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