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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 233.94 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 233.94 and 156.68 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 233.94 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/233.94 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 233.94 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 36,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.72/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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