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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 233.03 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 233.03 and 162.32 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 233.03 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/233.03 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 233.03 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 37,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824.62/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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