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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 254.72 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 254.72 and 168 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 254.72 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/254.72 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 254.72 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 42,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,793.38/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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