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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 233.88 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 233.88 and 162.95 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 233.88 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/233.88 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 233.88 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 38,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,110.75/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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