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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 234.06 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 234.06 and 117.18 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 234.06 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/234.06 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 234.06 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 27,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427.15/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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