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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.53, 233.64 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.53, 233.64 and 114.11 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.53 : 233.64 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.53/233.64 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.53x = 233.64 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.53x = 26,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659.49/169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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