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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 233.72 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 233.72 and 152.76 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 233.72 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/233.72 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 233.72 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 35,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,703.07/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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