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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 233.57 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 233.57 and 116.82 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 233.57 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/233.57 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 233.57 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 27,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285.94/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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