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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.79, 994.12 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.79, 994.12 and 169.20 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.79 : 994.12 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.79/994.12 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.79x = 994.12 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.79x = 168,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,204.26/662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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