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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 232.58 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 232.58 and 156.45 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 232.58 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/232.58 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 232.58 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 36,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,387.14/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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