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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 251.60 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 251.60 and 166.82 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 251.60 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/251.60 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 251.60 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 41,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969.82/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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