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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.30 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.30 and 168.59 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.30 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.30 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.30 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 42,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,872.44/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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