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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 234.03 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 234.03 and 117.66 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 234.03 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/234.03 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 234.03 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 27,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535.97/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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