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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 233.96 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 233.96 and 111.26 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 233.96 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/233.96 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 233.96 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 26,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,030.39/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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