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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 233.76 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 233.76 and 117.76 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 233.76 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/233.76 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 233.76 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 27,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527.58/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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