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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 255.12 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 255.12 and 162.75 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 255.12 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/255.12 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 255.12 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 41,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520.78/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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