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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 233.42 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 233.42 and 148.60 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 233.42 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/233.42 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 233.42 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 34,686.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686.21/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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