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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 234.72 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 234.72 and 155.52 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 234.72 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/234.72 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 234.72 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 36,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503.65/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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