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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 254.27 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 254.27 and 161.89 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 254.27 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/254.27 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 254.27 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 41,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163.77/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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