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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 234.03 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 234.03 and 161.85 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 234.03 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/234.03 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 234.03 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 37,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,877.76/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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