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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 233.77 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 233.77 and 163.84 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 233.77 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/233.77 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 233.77 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 38,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,300.88/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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