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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 234.31 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 234.31 and 159.94 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 234.31 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/234.31 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 234.31 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 37,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,475.54/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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