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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 233.96 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 233.96 and 161.16 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 233.96 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/233.96 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 233.96 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 37,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704.99/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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