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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 252.69 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 252.69 and 168.24 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 252.69 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/252.69 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 252.69 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 42,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512.57/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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