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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.71 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.71 and 163.38 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.71 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.71 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.71 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 41,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451.14/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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