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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 234.04 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 234.04 and 114.34 is: 157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 234.04 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/234.04 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 234.04 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 26,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760.13/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.77

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