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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 253.71 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 253.71 and 159.30 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 253.71 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/253.71 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 253.71 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 40,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,416.00/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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