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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 234.18 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 234.18 and 110.60 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 234.18 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/234.18 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 234.18 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 25,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,900.31/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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