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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 233.37 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 233.37 and 116.76 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 233.37 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/233.37 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 233.37 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 27,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.28/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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