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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 234.12 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 234.12 and 114.66 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 234.12 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/234.12 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 234.12 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 26,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,844.20/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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