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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.92 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.92 and 160.43 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.92 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.92 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.92 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 40,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,735.75/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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