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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 233.62 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 233.62 and 114.04 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 233.62 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/233.62 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 233.62 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 26,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,640.72/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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