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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 253.15 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 253.15 and 164.12 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 253.15 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/253.15 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 253.15 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 41,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,546.98/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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