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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.80 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.80 and 111.20 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.80 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.80 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.80 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 25,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998.56/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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