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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 253.27 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 253.27 and 159.55 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 253.27 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/253.27 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 253.27 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 40,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408.20/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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