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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 233.93 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 233.93 and 160.58 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 233.93 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/233.93 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 233.93 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 37,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565.12/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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