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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 233.91 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 233.91 and 113.46 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 233.91 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/233.91 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 233.91 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 26,539.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539.43/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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