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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 252.73 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 252.73 and 159.86 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 252.73 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/252.73 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 252.73 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 40,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401.42/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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