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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 233.89 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 233.89 and 114.30 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 233.89 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/233.89 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 233.89 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 26,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733.34/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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