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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 234.83 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 234.83 and 156.04 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 234.83 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/234.83 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 234.83 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 36,642.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,642.87/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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