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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.53 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.53 and 166.90 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.53 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.53 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.53 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 42,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480.22/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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