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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 233.96 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 233.96 and 117.63 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 233.96 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/233.96 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 233.96 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 27,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520.71/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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