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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.71 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.71 and 163.34 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.71 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.71 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.71 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 41,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.99/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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