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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 233.97 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 233.97 and 113.60 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 233.97 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/233.97 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 233.97 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 26,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577.82/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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