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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 233.78 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 233.78 and 158.61 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 233.78 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/233.78 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 233.78 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 37,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079.85/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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