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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.52 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.52 and 158.04 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.52 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.52 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.52 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 40,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,224.34/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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