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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 233.60 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 233.60 and 98.39 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 233.60 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/233.60 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 233.60 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 22,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982.24/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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