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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 233.82 and 145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 233.82 and 145.66 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 233.82 = 145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/233.82 = 145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 233.82 × 145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 34,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058.22/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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