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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 233.75 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 233.75 and 164.09 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 233.75 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/233.75 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 233.75 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 38,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357.03/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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