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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 234.26 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 234.26 and 114.53 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 234.26 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/234.26 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 234.26 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 26,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828.05/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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