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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 253 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 253 and 156.85 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 253 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/253 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 253 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 39,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683.05/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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