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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 253.72 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 253.72 and 164.30 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 253.72 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/253.72 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 253.72 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 41,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,686.20/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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