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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 233.80 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 233.80 and 117.08 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 233.80 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/233.80 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 233.80 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 27,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.72/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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