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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 233.17 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 233.17 and 145.85 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 233.17 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/233.17 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 233.17 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 34,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006.31/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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