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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.56 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.56 and 113.97 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.56 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.56 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.56 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 26,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618.83/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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