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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 234.48 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 234.48 and 155.64 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 234.48 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/234.48 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 234.48 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 36,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,494.47/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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