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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 253.07 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 253.07 and 166.14 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 253.07 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/253.07 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 253.07 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 42,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045.05/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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