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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 234.47 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 234.47 and 116.73 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 234.47 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/234.47 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 234.47 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 27,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369.97/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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