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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.99, 255.37 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.99, 255.37 and 163.07 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.99 : 255.37 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.99/255.37 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.99x = 255.37 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.99x = 41,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643.19/169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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