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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.80 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.80 and 163.44 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.80 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.80 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.80 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 41,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481.07/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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