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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 233.40 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 233.40 and 157.60 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 233.40 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/233.40 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 233.40 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 36,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,783.84/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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