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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.78 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.78 and 166.40 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.78 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.78 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.78 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 42,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228.16/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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