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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 233.73 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 233.73 and 161.87 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 233.73 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/233.73 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 233.73 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 37,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.71/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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