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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 233.49 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 233.49 and 117.62 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 233.49 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/233.49 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 233.49 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 27,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463.09/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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