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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.51 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.51 and 164.66 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.51 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.51 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.51 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 41,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906.78/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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