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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.66 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.66 and 161.64 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.66 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.66 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.66 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 41,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001.60/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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