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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 234.12 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 234.12 and 153.23 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 234.12 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/234.12 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 234.12 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 35,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,874.21/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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