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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 233.44 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 233.44 and 113.93 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 233.44 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/233.44 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 233.44 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 26,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597.20/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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