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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 233.49 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 233.49 and 136.48 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 233.49 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/233.49 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 233.49 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 31,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,866.72/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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