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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 254.14 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 254.14 and 167.27 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 254.14 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/254.14 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 254.14 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 42,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508.31/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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