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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 254.10 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 254.10 and 164.90 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 254.10 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/254.10 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 254.10 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 41,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,901.09/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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