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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.52 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.52 and 114.08 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.52 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.52 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.52 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 26,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639.96/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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