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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 233.97 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 233.97 and 111.41 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 233.97 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/233.97 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 233.97 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 26,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,066.60/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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