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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 233.25 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 233.25 and 156.96 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 233.25 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/233.25 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 233.25 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 36,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,610.92/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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