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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.16 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.16 and 166.56 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.16 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.16 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.16 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 42,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,166.33/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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