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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 233.40 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 233.40 and 116.94 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 233.40 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/233.40 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 233.40 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 27,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293.80/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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