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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.34 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.34 and 157.56 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.34 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.34 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.34 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 36,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,765.05/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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