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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 233.70 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 233.70 and 114.18 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 233.70 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/233.70 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 233.70 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 26,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,683.87/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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