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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.17 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.17 and 160.14 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.17 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.17 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.17 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 40,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.64/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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