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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.65 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.65 and 167.66 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.65 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.65 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.65 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 42,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526.96/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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