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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 233.64 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 233.64 and 163.46 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 233.64 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/233.64 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 233.64 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 38,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190.79/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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