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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 255.02 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 255.02 and 158.78 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 255.02 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/255.02 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 255.02 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 40,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,490.01/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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