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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 252.02 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 252.02 and 159.90 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 252.02 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/252.02 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 252.02 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 40,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298.00/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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