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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 233.42 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 233.42 and 99.23 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 233.42 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/233.42 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 233.42 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 23,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160.60/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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