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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 234.18 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 234.18 and 114.58 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 234.18 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/234.18 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 234.18 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 26,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832.34/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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