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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 254.34 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 254.34 and 167.82 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 254.34 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/254.34 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 254.34 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 42,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683.34/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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