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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 233.80 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 233.80 and 111.30 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 233.80 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/233.80 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 233.80 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 26,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021.94/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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