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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 233.80 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 233.80 and 155.49 is: 214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 233.80 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/233.80 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 233.80 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 36,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,353.56/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.33

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