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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 255.28 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 255.28 and 157 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 255.28 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/255.28 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 255.28 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 40,078.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078.96/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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