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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 232.98 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 232.98 and 144.42 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 232.98 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/232.98 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 232.98 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 33,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646.97/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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