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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 234.12 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 234.12 and 111.45 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 234.12 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/234.12 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 234.12 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 26,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.67/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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