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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 253.94 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 253.94 and 162.66 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 253.94 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/253.94 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 253.94 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 41,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,305.88/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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