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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 233.79 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 233.79 and 113.92 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 233.79 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/233.79 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 233.79 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 26,633.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,633.36/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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