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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 253.36 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 253.36 and 155.81 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 253.36 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/253.36 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 253.36 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 39,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,476.02/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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