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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 233.49 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 233.49 and 160.46 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 233.49 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/233.49 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 233.49 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 37,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463.84/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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