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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 233.05 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 233.05 and 161.35 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 233.05 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/233.05 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 233.05 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 37,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602.62/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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