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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.57 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.57 and 166.35 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.57 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.57 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.57 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 42,181.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181.37/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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