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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 233.78 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 233.78 and 117.80 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 233.78 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/233.78 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 233.78 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 27,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.28/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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