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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.78 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.78 and 158.60 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.78 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.78 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.78 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 40,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,249.51/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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