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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 253.98 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 253.98 and 161.76 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 253.98 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/253.98 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 253.98 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 41,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083.80/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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