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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 233.34 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 233.34 and 164.40 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 233.34 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/233.34 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 233.34 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 38,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361.10/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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