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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 233.26 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 233.26 and 113.78 is: 157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 233.26 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/233.26 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 233.26 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 26,540.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.32/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.02

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