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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 255.81 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 255.81 and 167.64 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 255.81 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/255.81 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 255.81 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 42,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883.44/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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