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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 233.67 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 233.67 and 160.53 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 233.67 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/233.67 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 233.67 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 37,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,511.05/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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