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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 233.70 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 233.70 and 114.07 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 233.70 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/233.70 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 233.70 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 26,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657.57/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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