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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 255.69 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 255.69 and 167.20 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 255.69 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/255.69 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 255.69 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 42,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750.73/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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