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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 253.56 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 253.56 and 164.16 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 253.56 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/253.56 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 253.56 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 41,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,624.41/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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