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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 254.22 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 254.22 and 163.47 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 254.22 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/254.22 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 254.22 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 41,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557.34/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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