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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 233.37 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 233.37 and 160.09 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 233.37 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/233.37 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 233.37 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 37,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360.20/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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