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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.10 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.10 and 158.79 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.10 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.10 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.10 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 40,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,188.51/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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