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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.64 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.64 and 162.96 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.64 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.64 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.64 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 41,496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.13/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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