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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 252.96 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 252.96 and 162.24 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 252.96 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/252.96 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 252.96 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 41,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,040.23/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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