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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 233.78 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 233.78 and 117.09 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 233.78 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/233.78 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 233.78 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 27,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.71/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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