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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 233.73 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 233.73 and 111.20 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 233.73 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/233.73 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 233.73 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 25,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989.61/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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