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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 233.24 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 233.24 and 117.36 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 233.24 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/233.24 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 233.24 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 27,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373.05/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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