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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 233.48 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 233.48 and 162.81 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 233.48 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/233.48 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 233.48 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 38,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013.29/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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