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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 233.64 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 233.64 and 111.18 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 233.64 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/233.64 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 233.64 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 25,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,976.10/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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