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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 253.72 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 253.72 and 168.27 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 253.72 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/253.72 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 253.72 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 42,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,693.20/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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