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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 232.98 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 232.98 and 155.34 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 232.98 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/232.98 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 232.98 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 36,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191.11/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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