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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.78 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.78 and 111.24 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.78 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.78 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.78 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 26,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005.69/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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