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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 232.91 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 232.91 and 155.93 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 232.91 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/232.91 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 232.91 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 36,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,316.29/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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