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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 233.41 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 233.41 and 99.21 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 233.41 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/233.41 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 233.41 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 23,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156.61/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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