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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 233.57 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 233.57 and 114.22 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 233.57 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/233.57 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 233.57 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 26,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678.37/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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