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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 233.67 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 233.67 and 113.39 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 233.67 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/233.67 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 233.67 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 26,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495.84/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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