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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.68 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.68 and 167.46 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.68 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.68 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.68 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 42,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648.71/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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