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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 253.62 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 253.62 and 168.18 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 253.62 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/253.62 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 253.62 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 42,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653.81/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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