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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 253.62 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 253.62 and 161.32 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 253.62 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/253.62 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 253.62 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 40,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,913.98/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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