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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 233.94 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 233.94 and 117.84 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 233.94 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/233.94 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 233.94 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 27,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567.49/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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