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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 233.55 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 233.55 and 161.52 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 233.55 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/233.55 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 233.55 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 37,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723.58/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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