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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 254.52 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 254.52 and 169.12 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 254.52 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/254.52 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 254.52 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 43,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.42/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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