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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 235.04 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 235.04 and 160.31 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 235.04 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/235.04 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 235.04 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 37,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.29/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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