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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 233.69 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 233.69 and 114.21 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 233.69 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/233.69 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 233.69 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 26,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,689.16/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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