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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 233.42 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 233.42 and 116.70 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 233.42 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/233.42 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 233.42 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 27,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,239.53/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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