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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 234.19 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 234.19 and 157.34 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 234.19 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/234.19 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 234.19 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 36,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,848.24/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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