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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.86 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.86 and 157.48 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.86 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.86 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.86 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 39,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,977.87/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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