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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 255.08 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 255.08 and 168.62 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 255.08 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/255.08 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 255.08 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 43,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,010.74/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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