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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 255.06 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 255.06 and 163.97 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 255.06 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/255.06 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 255.06 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 41,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,820.91/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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