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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 253.14 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 253.14 and 167.52 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 253.14 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/253.14 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 253.14 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 42,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.01/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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