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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 234.44 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 234.44 and 114.71 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 234.44 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/234.44 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 234.44 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 26,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,890.87/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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