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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 254.34 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 254.34 and 158.47 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 254.34 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/254.34 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 254.34 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 40,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304.62/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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