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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.35 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.35 and 113.93 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.35 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.35 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.35 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 26,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586.80/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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