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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 254.22 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 254.22 and 162.76 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 254.22 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/254.22 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 254.22 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 41,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,376.85/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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