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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 253.44 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 253.44 and 163.91 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 253.44 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/253.44 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 253.44 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 41,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,541.86/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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