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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 255.24 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 255.24 and 163.12 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 255.24 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/255.24 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 255.24 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 41,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,634.75/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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