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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 233.92 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 233.92 and 114.28 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 233.92 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/233.92 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 233.92 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 26,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732.38/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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