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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 253.67 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 253.67 and 156.15 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 253.67 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/253.67 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 253.67 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 39,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,609.79/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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