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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 232.97 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 232.97 and 157.89 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 232.97 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/232.97 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 232.97 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 36,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782.84/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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