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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 254.10 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 254.10 and 166.60 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 254.10 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/254.10 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 254.10 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 42,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,333.06/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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