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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.67, 253.86 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.67, 253.86 and 160.40 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.67 : 253.86 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.67/253.86 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.67x = 253.86 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.67x = 40,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717.87/169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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