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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 233.88 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 233.88 and 111.34 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 233.88 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/233.88 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 233.88 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 26,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,039.03/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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