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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 253.50 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 253.50 and 167.76 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 253.50 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/253.50 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 253.50 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 42,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527.16/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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