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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 234.18 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 234.18 and 114.46 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 234.18 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/234.18 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 234.18 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 26,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804.24/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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