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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 254.93 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 254.93 and 168.60 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 254.93 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/254.93 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 254.93 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 42,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981.20/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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