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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 233.55 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 233.55 and 157.23 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 233.55 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/233.55 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 233.55 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 36,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721.07/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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