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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 233.15 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 233.15 and 144.28 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 233.15 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/233.15 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 233.15 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 33,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,637.72/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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