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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.22 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.22 and 144.12 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.22 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.22 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.22 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 33,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,611.67/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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