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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 159.90 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.70 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.70 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.70 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 40,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726.53/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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