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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 235.18 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 235.18 and 166.47 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 235.18 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/235.18 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 235.18 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 39,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.41/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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