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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 254.81 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 254.81 and 166.15 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 254.81 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/254.81 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 254.81 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 42,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,336.68/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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