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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.50 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.50 and 159.55 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.50 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.50 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.50 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 40,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,445.93/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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