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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 252.68 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 252.68 and 167.28 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 252.68 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/252.68 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 252.68 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 42,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268.31/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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