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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 233 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 233 and 158.80 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 233 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/233 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 233 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 37,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,000.40/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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