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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.69 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.69 and 114.22 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.69 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.69 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.69 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 26,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692.07/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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