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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 232.05 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 232.05 and 158.67 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 232.05 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/232.05 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 232.05 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 36,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,819.37/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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