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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 233.20 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 233.20 and 156.72 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 233.20 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/233.20 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 233.20 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 36,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,547.10/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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