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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.55 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.55 and 114.05 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.55 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.55 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.55 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 26,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635.21/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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