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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.35 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.35 and 163.58 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.35 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.35 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.35 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 38,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169.82/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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