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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 233.87 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 233.87 and 148.64 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 233.87 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/233.87 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 233.87 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 34,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761.69/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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