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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 253.28 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 253.28 and 169.66 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 253.28 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/253.28 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 253.28 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 42,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971.48/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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