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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 234.57 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 234.57 and 111.83 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 234.57 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/234.57 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 234.57 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 26,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230.79/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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