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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 252.24 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 252.24 and 161.04 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 252.24 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/252.24 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 252.24 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 40,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,620.73/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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