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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 234.43 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 234.43 and 110.80 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 234.43 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/234.43 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 234.43 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 25,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.84/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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