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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 233.16 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 233.16 and 155.36 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 233.16 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/233.16 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 233.16 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 36,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,223.74/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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