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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 251.95 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 251.95 and 168.33 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 251.95 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/251.95 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 251.95 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 42,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.32/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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