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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.32 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.32 and 167.62 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.32 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.32 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.32 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 42,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461.50/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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