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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 233.64 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 233.64 and 116.75 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 233.64 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/233.64 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 233.64 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 27,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276.89/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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