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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 232.68 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 232.68 and 156.08 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 232.68 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/232.68 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 232.68 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 36,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,316.69/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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