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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 255 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 255 and 167.22 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 255 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/255 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 255 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 42,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641.10/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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