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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 233.64 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 233.64 and 111.24 is: 153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 233.64 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/233.64 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 233.64 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 25,990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990.11/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.61

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