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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 233.42 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 233.42 and 153.18 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 233.42 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/233.42 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 233.42 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 35,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754.51/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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