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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 233.76 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 233.76 and 158.35 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 233.76 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/233.76 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 233.76 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 37,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015.90/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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