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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 235.48 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 235.48 and 166.80 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 235.48 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/235.48 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 235.48 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 39,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,278.06/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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