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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.92 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.92 and 159.20 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.92 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.92 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.92 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 40,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,583.26/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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