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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 233.60 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 233.60 and 111.15 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 233.60 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/233.60 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 233.60 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 25,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964.08/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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