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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 254.97 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 254.97 and 159.90 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 254.97 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/254.97 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 254.97 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 40,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,769.70/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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