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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 233.56 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 233.56 and 111.18 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 233.56 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/233.56 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 233.56 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 25,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.20/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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