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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 234.01 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 234.01 and 110.70 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 234.01 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/234.01 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 234.01 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 25,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,904.17/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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