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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.53, 234.04 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.53, 234.04 and 116.43 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.53 : 234.04 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.53/234.04 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.53x = 234.04 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.53x = 27,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250.58/169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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