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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 234.12 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 234.12 and 158.04 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 234.12 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/234.12 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 234.12 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 37,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,000.32/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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