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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.70 and 160.35 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.70 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.70 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.70 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 40,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,841.15/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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