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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 235.46 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 235.46 and 163.94 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 235.46 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/235.46 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 235.46 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 38,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600.54/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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