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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 253.76 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 253.76 and 161.27 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 253.76 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/253.76 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 253.76 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 40,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923.70/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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