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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 234.20 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 234.20 and 153.40 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 234.20 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/234.20 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 234.20 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 35,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926.28/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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