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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 233.73 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 233.73 and 157.01 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 233.73 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/233.73 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 233.73 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 36,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696.78/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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