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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.87 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.87 and 110.48 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.87 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.87 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.87 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 25,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836.24/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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