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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 252.44 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 252.44 and 156.12 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 252.44 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/252.44 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 252.44 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 39,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,410.93/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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