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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 253.34 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 253.34 and 163.13 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 253.34 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/253.34 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 253.34 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 41,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326.54/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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