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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 233.60 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 233.60 and 134.17 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 233.60 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/233.60 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 233.60 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 31,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340.86/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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