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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.53, 253.89 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.53, 253.89 and 164.91 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.53 : 253.89 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.53/253.89 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.53x = 253.89 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.53x = 41,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869.00/169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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