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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.25 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.25 and 156.18 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.25 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.25 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.25 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 36,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,428.99/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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