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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 233.54 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 233.54 and 116.68 is: 161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 233.54 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/233.54 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 233.54 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 27,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.28/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.09

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