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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.44 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.44 and 113.86 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.44 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.44 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.44 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 26,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,579.48/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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