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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.34 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.34 and 160.90 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.34 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.34 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.34 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 40,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923.91/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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