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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 234.44 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 234.44 and 110.79 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 234.44 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/234.44 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 234.44 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 25,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973.05/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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