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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.28 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.28 and 168.68 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.28 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.28 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.28 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 42,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,891.95/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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