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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 253.02 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 253.02 and 162.20 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 253.02 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/253.02 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 253.02 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 41,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,041.08/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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