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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 233.89 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 233.89 and 144.59 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 233.89 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/233.89 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 233.89 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 33,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,816.62/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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