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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 233.70 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 233.70 and 155.66 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 233.70 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/233.70 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 233.70 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 36,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,377.74/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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