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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 233.31 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 233.31 and 157.56 is: 217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 233.31 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/233.31 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 233.31 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 36,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760.32/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.13

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