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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.04 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.04 and 166.66 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.04 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.04 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.04 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 42,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,338.31/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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