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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 253.87 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 253.87 and 162.07 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 253.87 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/253.87 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 253.87 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 41,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143.67/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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