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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 233.76 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 233.76 and 156.73 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 233.76 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/233.76 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 233.76 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 36,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637.20/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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