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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 233.91 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 233.91 and 114.23 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 233.91 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/233.91 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 233.91 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 26,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720.12/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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