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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 254.09 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 254.09 and 158.58 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 254.09 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/254.09 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 254.09 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 40,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291.85/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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