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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.15 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.15 and 166.65 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.15 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.15 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.15 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 42,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.51/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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